Heights Wellness Retreat
Wellness & Personal Care · Recovery & Wellness Studios
- Active units
- 101
- Avg unit volume
- $1.0M
- Royalty
- 6.0%
Franchised, year-end 2024
of weekly Net Sales
About Heights Wellness Retreat
Heights Wellness Retreat is a pioneering destination that redefines holistic wellness by fusing premium massage and skin therapy with innovative hands-free treatments. Building on two decades of expertise from Massage Heights, it offers a unique approach aimed at enhancing physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Each guest at the retreat can embark on personalized journeys tailored to their individual wellness goals, whether it's relaxation, detoxification, or recovery.
The retreat features an impressive array of services, including customized massage therapy, advanced skin treatments, and state-of-the-art therapies like cryotherapy and red light therapy. Additional offerings such as lymphatic drainage suits, salt and infrared saunas, compression boots, and immersive meditation spaces ensure a comprehensive self-care experience. Heights Wellness Retreat is committed to making wellness accessible through flexible membership plans and expert guidance tailored to each person's needs. By prioritizing renewal and balance, clients are empowered to embrace their journey toward optimal health and well-being in a serene and transformative environment.
Key terms
- Franchise fee
$50k
- Multi-unit simultaneous purchase discount
Second unit Initial Franchise Fee $42,500; 3rd or more $34,500 each when executed and paid at the same time
- Brand fund
3.0% of Net Sales
- Local advertising
3.0% of Net Sales
- Footprint
2,800 – 3,200 sq ft
- Veteran discount
5000.0% off franchise fee — $5,000 discount on the Initial Franchise Fee for the first HWR Business
Brand Percentile Rankings
Rankings compare brands in the same operating year. Fee and investment figures come from the FDD (2026 filing); filings on file: 2025, 2026.
Growth
- Total locations98
Franchised units open at year-end
- New openings2
Gross new units opened during the calendar year
- 1-year unit growth rate-3.0%
Net unit growth versus prior year
- 3-year unit CAGR-2.5%
Compound annual growth rate of unit count over the trailing 3 years
- Unit growth ratio0.4×
Cumulative opens / closures through year-end
Unit economics
- Annual unit volume (Median)$83k
Item 19 cohort year 2026
- Annual unit volume (25th percentile)—
Per FDD Item 19 disclosure
- Annual unit volume (75th percentile)—
Per FDD Item 19 disclosure
- 1-year Median AUV growth rate-92.1%
Year-over-year change in median AUV
- Store-level EBITDA Margin—
Median unit-level EBITDA / AUV
Investment profile
- Estimated initial investment$1.2M
Midpoint of estimated initial investment range
↓ Lower is better - Time to open11 months
Midpoint of average time from agreement to opening
↓ Lower is better - Royalty rate6.0%
Percent of net sales paid to the franchisor
↓ Lower is better - Sales-to-investment ratio0.1×
Median AUV / estimated initial investment midpoint
- Cash-on-cash returns—
Median unit-level EBITDA / estimated initial investment midpoint. Steady-state estimate; year 1 returns will be lower as the unit ramps to median volumes.
Franchisee healthLocked
- Unit closure ratio
- Transfer vs. closure ratio
- Percent multi-unit franchisees
- Litigation rate
- EBITDA multiple on sales & transfers
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Location footprint
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Sources
Financial and operating figures are sourced from the brand's Franchise Disclosure Documents. Brand percentile rankings are based on comparisons to other brands that include the same metrics in their Franchise Disclosure Documents.